Case Date:

8/27/2023

No pedestrian crossing assistance, lines of street, warning for drivers, or crossing signal for walkers

Case Date:

8/27/2023

The Switchyard Park public restrooms near the splash pool were locked at 8pm Sunday while a 7pm orchestra concert was ongoing. The posted closing time is inconsiderate of the hundreds of music lovers in the concert audience who were not aware of a facilities curfew. The sympathetic parks employee said he was instructed to lock the building. In the interest of respecting anticipated needs of park users for whom the venue was built, please review the reasons for having a restroom lockdown policy during events that are expected to have a large audience.

Case Date:

8/27/2023

Fall leaves and the tree seed that falls with the leaves can be used to reforest idle land, no mow zones, and natural areas in Bloomington Parks, other city properties and private properties. This idea can help both the city and private home owners to make a positive use of Fall leaves to complete the urban forest canopy. Mixtures of tree seed and leaves spread in layers on land will produce dense stands of native trees. Please forward this idea to Joanna Sparks, Haskell Smith, Gillian Field, Beth Cote. I am willing to meet with them to discuss the details of how to use Fall leaves and tree seed to expand the urban forest in Bloomington. Thank you, Ray Major Forester Trees From Seed on Facebook

Case Date:

8/28/2023

I heard my sump pump running and went down into my basement to find water had accumulated in the southeast corner. This is in the vicinity where water would be piped into my home. I checked my water heater which is in that area of my basement (installed last December) and it doesn't appear to be leaking. I'm wondering if there's a leak underground somewhere.

Case Date:

8/28/2023

Some of the tree branches along 3rd St. at IU are encroaching on the headspace of the bikes, and the bikers were mostly in the car traffic and unable to safely ride in the bike lane provided.

Case Date:

8/28/2023

Rogers Family Park south trail extension: Part of the new asphalt multi-use trail is being undercut on the creek-side (beside the large concrete pad section) and eroding/chipping off. There is no railing, and the walkway has been has cut into by nearly one foot.

Case Date:

8/28/2023

The playground mulch area is getting overgrown by grass and weeds. It’s a tripping hazard for my toddler (can’t see edges of walkways and changes in elevation) and looks unsightly. Some form of weed control needs done… at minimum it needs to be mowed regularly. Thank you!!

Case Date:

8/28/2023

Stop sign, not installed correctly at corner of Third in Maple.

Case Date:

8/28/2023

Neabor is a crash collector and horder on outside of the house. Several vehicles in the yard for several years

Case Date:

8/28/2023

See closed case #184736: in front of Mother Bear's on E Third Street. The metal drain cover on the sidewalk again has fallen in and is a tripping hazard for pedestrians. Maybe it is time to look for a more permanent solution rather than just putting it back in its place.